Pastoral and Behavioural Assistant

The Role

We are looking for a Pastoral and Behavioural Assistant to join our Pastoral Team here at King Offa Primary Academy. The role of the Pastoral and Behavioural Assistant forms part of the Pastoral Team, which works to ensure that our most vulnerable pupils achieve their potential – through highly effective emotional literacy development, pastoral care, and behavioural support. The role contributes to the effective pastoral care of all pupils and promotes high expectations and standards of behaviour in school.

The Pastoral Team is led by the school’s Pastoral Manager, who reports directly to the SENCO, and comprises of staff focused on emotional literacy and supporting children to understand their executive functional skills. The team also liaises closely with the school’s Attendance Officer and other external agencies.

Key duties will include:

· Supporting the learning of small groups of individuals, with a varying range of learning needs and abilities.

· Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils and colleagues, parents, and carers.

· Be committed to the school’s ethos of building positive behaviour skills through emotional literacy and lead small group and individual sessions, under the direction of the Pastoral Manager and SENCO.

· Promote the positive behaviour of all pupils in the classroom, during emotional literacy sessions, and on the playground, using strategies to manage behaviour effectively, including through 1:1 and small group support.

· Promote the acceptance and inclusion of all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, with SEND or other behavioural issues, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.

· Carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, progress, understanding, and skills, upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development.

We can offer you:

• An excellent environment to work and learn in.
• A committed and supportive staff team.
• Access to Aurora Academies Trust’s bespoke plan for professional development.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with other schools in the Trust.
• Aurora Advantage Scheme, which includes access to GP appointments, wellbeing support, high-street discounts, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and more.

The salary shown reflects an interim 2024/2025 pay award, pending completion of the negotiations between the National Employers and the Trade Unions. The difference between this and what is agreed as the final pay award will be paid as a lump sum back pay, when announced by the government and the Trade Unions.

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview on application, so early application is recommended.

Qualifications

Skills